Electrical Engineering MA, Simulation and Analysis Methods of Detector Systems, 7.5 credits

Aim

The purpose of the course is to provide an in-depth understanding of a spectral measurement system for ionising radiation and how such a system can be utilized to measure selected parameters. The course provides skills in simulation of physical phenomena in detectors and radiation sources, as well as in methods for processing one- and multidimensional data.

Course objectives

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

- Choose a spectral measurement method for the analysis of an object, based on a given problem,
- Describe methods for spectral measurements and imaging,
- Model a measurement system using Monte Carlo methods,
- Identify accuracy in measurements using statistical methods, and
- Evaluate measurement results based on the discrepancy between simulation results and measurements.

Content

The course covers:

- Understanding and description of radiation interaction with spectral detector systems.
- Characterisation and visualisation of spectral measurement data based on measurements and simulations.
- Project in Monte Carlo simulations of spectral pixel detector systems for ionizing radiation.

Entry requirements

Electrical Engineering MA, Sensors and Instrumentation, 6 credits; alternatively Electrical Engineering BA, 60 credits.

Description of alternative selection

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars, exercises, and laboratory work.

The estimated amount of work for the whole course is 200 hours. This means that in addition to scheduled teaching activities, students must independently perform extensive studies and work on the project assignment.

Examination form

L101: Laboratory exercises, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale

P101: Project with written report, 4.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx

Link to grading criteria: https://www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Examination restrictions

Students are entitled to three examination opportunities within one year according to the examination format given in this version of the course syllabus. After the one-year period, the examination format given in the most recent version of the course syllabus applies.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx

Other information

This course cannot be included in the same degree as ET033A.